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Antarcticine (Glacial Glycoprotein Extract)

Antarcticine, sourced from Antarctica, is a glycoprotein* that has demonstrated many unique benefits when used in skincare formulas. With superb protection against dryness, Antarcticine helps hydrate skin and provides it with a noticeably smoother appearance while shielding skin from the damaging effects of free-radicals. It further helps to protect skin from extremely cold temperatures, facilitating skin’s retention of natural water reserves. The organic substance thrives in the most extreme environmental conditions as a result of the cryoprotective (protection against freezing) properties of the molecule.

*A glycoprotein is a macromolecule composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (an oligosaccharide).

Imperata Cylindrica (Desert Plant Extract)

The Imperata Cylindrica plant thrives in dry, excessively saline environments and is native to many of Earth’s deserts, but is especially prolific in the Australian Outback. Imperata Cylindrica’s roots contain high concentrations of potassium which provides an immediate and lasting hydrating effect. In our formulation, Imperata Cylindrica helps skin to store and retain moisture efficiently – even in the driest weather conditions. It is believed that indigenous Australians of centuries past used the desert plant as a substitute for salt, due to its high saline content.

Squalane (Perhydrosqualene or perhydrosqualene vegetal) A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a botanical lipid that is similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. It has an exceptional affinity to skin, and because it’s easily absorbed, Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.

How to Apply:
-Apply cream to clean facial skin day or night as needed to combat moisture depletion

Cool Kiehl’s Fact:
Through Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s was honored to lend support and protection from the elements to the heroic team of the “Greenland First Ascent” expedition. The six explorers completed the first-ever ascent of Greenland’s ice covered peaks on May 30th 2005.

Antarcticine (Glacial Glycoprotein Extract)

Antarcticine, sourced from Antarctica, is a glycoprotein* that has demonstrated many unique benefits when used in skincare formulas. With superb protection against dryness, Antarcticine helps hydrate skin and provides it with a noticeably smoother appearance while shielding skin from the damaging effects of free-radicals. It further helps to protect skin from extremely cold temperatures, facilitating skin’s retention of natural water reserves. The organic substance thrives in the most extreme environmental conditions as a result of the cryoprotective (protection against freezing) properties of the molecule.

*A glycoprotein is a macromolecule composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (an oligosaccharide).

Imperata Cylindrica (Desert Plant Extract)

The Imperata Cylindrica plant thrives in dry, excessively saline environments and is native to many of Earth’s deserts, but is especially prolific in the Australian Outback. Imperata Cylindrica’s roots contain high concentrations of potassium which provides an immediate and lasting hydrating effect. In our formulation, Imperata Cylindrica helps skin to store and retain moisture efficiently – even in the driest weather conditions. It is believed that indigenous Australians of centuries past used the desert plant as a substitute for salt, due to its high saline content.

Squalane (Perhydrosqualene or perhydrosqualene vegetal) A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a botanical lipid that is similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. It has an exceptional affinity to skin, and because it’s easily absorbed, Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.

How to Apply:
-Apply cream to clean facial skin day or night as needed to combat moisture depletion

Cool Kiehl’s Fact:
Through Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s was honored to lend support and protection from the elements to the heroic team of the “Greenland First Ascent” expedition. The six explorers completed the first-ever ascent of Greenland’s ice covered peaks on May 30th 2005.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Yellow323 A must have basic...
I have been using this moisturizer on and off for years. Does just what it says it will...completely hydrates your skin in one application without feeling greasy. It absorbs quickly & is a great basic moisturizer. Regardless of what I use, I always seem to come back to this one moisturizer! Definitely a keeper in your skincare regime!
9/5/12

Rated 5 out of 5 by Phim Swear by this product!
I have been using moisturizers since I was 12 but never found one that's really suit me. Ultra Facial Cream is my very first product I got from Kiehl's and I fell in love with it! Because I just moved to America, my dry skin is getting worse:( So my friend and internet sources recommended me to this goody. It hydrates my skin wonderfully and I can feel it the first morning after I applied this cream. This sounds not right but it did and my sister agreed with me. I would recommend everyone to try this cream out.
9/5/12

Rated 5 out of 5 by loveyou Very moisture! good for dehydrated skin!!
I am 24 years old female. I have been using this product since from 4years ago. This cream is very moisture, seems like pouring water into your skin. It also has a PERFECT WATER & OIL BALANCE!! (A cream with only high water will dry quickly & a cream with only oil will turn your face into a oilfield) But this cream has a balance between water and oil. Water in this cream gives moisture and oil makes a shield which protects skin from dehydration.
I will give one TIP: If you mix this cream with your foundation. you can have a YOUTH & GLOWING LOOK!!!!!
the best cream I ever tried. I even tried SK-II and amore pacific (most expensive cream ever.. but result was not good. not hydrate my skin) But ULTRA FACIAL CREAM DID, DOES and WILL DO !
9/5/12

Rated 5 out of 5 by IreneC I can't live without it!!
This is truly by far the best facial cream I have ever used, it's not heavy at all, great for any season (even in the hot summer), not oily at all, it is absorbed by my skin really quick and make my skin look really smooth! I recommend it to many of my friends and we all love it!! :>
9/5/12

Rated 1 out of 5 by Kexin No Effect
I had an very high expectation for this product, however it disappointed me. I have very dry skin. This product made no difference on my skin. It defiantly does not worth the money.
7/10/15

Rated 3 out of 5 by Skinfriend Just wish it had SPF
I have been using this moisturizer for several years now on and off, always looking for a different one but always coming back to this. I love this moisturizer, but just wish it had SPF in it. I always find myself looking for a comparable moisturizer that contains SPF, but they're just never as good. This moisturizer is light, non-greasy, and lasts all day. Even my boyfriend, who despises all things skincare, leaves trails of having used this moisturizer :)
6/25/15

Rated 5 out of 5 by FeiFei Best Facial Cream
My skin was dry and flaky, I was always annoyed about it. I tried many products, expensive and cheap ones, non of them worked as good as this product. My skin now is soft, smooth and bright. It seems this product makes my pore smaller too. Get this product, you won't regret it. I LOVE IT!
5/4/15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Ameyks Love this stuff
This is like a jar of water for your skin. I have combination skin, so it's hard to find a moisturizer that isn't too heavy, but still quenches my thirsty patches. This stuff is amazing. It is both lightweight in feel and a powerhouse in the moisture department. I am on my third jar. I can't imagine my beauty routine without this product in it. Everyone should have a jar in their medicine cabinet!
5/2/15